Other Items Considered by the Community Council

(a)Black Creek Business Area Association (BCBAA) Revitalization Action Plan

Ward 6, North York Humber and Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following joint report:

(June 19, 1998) from the York Director, Economic Development Office and the Executive Director, North York Economic Development Office, forwarding the Black Creek Business Area Association Revitalization Action Plan prepared by Cumming & Company, Planning and Management Services, in consultation with the BCBAA; advising that the Plan sets out strategies for undertaking future marketing projects, potential infrastructure improvement which would stimulate economic growth, and develop a new vision and framework for the future of the organization; and recommending that:

(1)the Black Creek Business Area Association Revitalization Action Plan be received;

(2)this report and the accompanying BCBAA Revitalization Action Plan be forwarded for information to the Economic DevelopmentCommittee; and

(3)the Revitalization Action Plan be referred to the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism and that reports be submitted to the appropriate committee(s), as necessary, with respect to the implementation of projects recommended through the Revitalization Action Plan.

The Community Council also submits the following communications:

(i)(June 24, 1998) from Ms. Ella Jackson, Vice Chair, Black Creek Business Area Association, presenting the achievements of the BCBAA and advising of a ten step process established to achieve their goals.

(ii)(June 5, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata advising that the BCBAA would like to make a presentation to the York Community Council.

The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Ms. Sue Cumming, Cumming & Company, Planning & Management Consultants;

-Mr. Lorne Berg, Executive Director, Black Creek Business Area Association.

(b)St. Matthew Catholic School Site Master Plan - Request for a

50/50 Cost Sharing Arrangement between the City of Toronto

and the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following resolution:

(May 28, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata:

WHEREAS the St. Matthew Catholic School community has developed a Site Master Plan to address long standing concerns with respect to ensuring the safety and security of students and children; and

WHEREAS the parent community has raised over $5,000.00 towards this initiative and the St. Matthew School Council is now requesting a 50/50 cost sharing agreement between the Board and the City of Toronto to bring the Site Master Plan to fruition;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the York Community Council, in recognition of the shared responsibility of ensuring the safety of children and providing recreational opportunities to the community, recommends that the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, be requested to report on the City of Toronto entering into a 50/50 cost sharing agreement with the Toronto Catholic District School Board on the St. Matthew Site Master Plan - Phase 1.

The Community Council submits the following communication:

(June 24, 1998) from Ms. Donna Cousineau, Chair, St. Matthew Catholic School Council and Mr. Jim Cooney, Principal, St. Matthew Catholic School, providing background information on a Master Plan for the development of the St. Matthew School site; advising that Phase 1 is estimated to be $160,000.00, plus 20% construction cost; that donations have been secured from the:

TD Bank-$ 500.00

Friends of the Environment (Canada Trust)-$10,000.00

St. Matthew Parent Community-$ 5,500.00

and requesting that a cost sharing arrangement be established between the City of Toronto and the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Ms. Donna Cousineau, Chair, St. Matthew Catholic School Council;

-Mr. Jim Cooney, Principal, St. Matthew Catholic School.

(c)Levy Site (Riverboat Landing), 1400 Weston Road,

Request for Reactivation of the Westpointe Advisory Committee

Ward 27 - York Humber.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of this matter to its July 22, 1998 meeting, and having directed that the developer and stakeholders be invited to attend this meeting.

The Community Council submits the following communications:

(i)(May 14, 1998) from the York Solicitor, responding to a request from the Community Council for a report on the history of the Levy site, the status of the current application and any legal implications of the request for reactivation of the Westpointe Advisory Committee; and recommending that the Committee not be activated at the present time.

(ii)(April 6, 1998) from Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Westpointe Foresight Group, advising that there has been a new purchaser of the site, the development is proceeding, the Westpointe Advisory Committee has not been convened to monitor current progress, and requesting that the advisory committee be reactivated.

The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Ms. Ella Jackson, Chair, Westpointe Foresight Group;

-Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers.

(d)Ward Boundary Review Process.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(June 24, 1998) from Mr. John Hollins, Director of Elections, project leader for the Ward Boundary Working Group, providing a summary of the phases and timelines associated with the boundary review process; and attaching a questionnaire for completion by members of Council.

The following persons appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:

-Mr. John Hollins, Director of Elections;

-Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers.

(e)Request for Removal of City-Owned Walnut Tree

located at 314 Kane Avenue - Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture & Tourism, to direct the York Director of Parks, to report on:

(1)the condition of the City-owned tree at 314 Kane Avenue, and on the concerns expressed by the owner;

(2)the feasibility of establishing a leaf-link program, in consultation with seniors centres; and

(3)whether from a privacy perspective, the City can use medical information as a guideline for consideration of requests to remove City-owned trees.

The Community Council submits the following communications:

(i)(June 11, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata advising that the owner of 314 Kane Avenue would like to make a deputation.

(ii)(May 13, 1998) from the York Director of Parks to the owner of 314 Kane Avenue, advising that the walnut tree located on City property doew not qualify for removal.

 -Mrs. E. Nero appeared before the York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(f)City Powers, Policies and Procedures regarding the

Conversion to Condominium and the Demolition of

Rental Housing before and after the Proclamation of

The Tenant Protection Act.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(May 20, 1998) transmittal letter from the City Clerk, advising that the Urban Environment and Development Committee had recommended to Council adoption of a report (May 1, 1998) from the Commissioner of Urban Planning and Development Services, subject to several amendments, including that a copy of said report be forwarded to the Community Councils for review.

(g)Relocation of Departments from the York Civic Centre.

The York Community Council reports having:

(1)approved the following resolution by Council Nunziata; and

(2)requested the Chief Administrative Officer to hold information meetings at least every two months with the inside and outside workers at the York Civic Centre.

WHEREAS departments in the York Civic Service Centre are being relocated to different areas of the City of Toronto and the main switchboard phone number for the Civic Centre was cancelled;

WHEREAS no prior information on the relocations or the cancellation of the main York switchboard number were provided to members of the York Community Council for review and comment and;

WHEREAS some of the changes in service could have a negative impact on the level of and accessibility to municipal services provided to residents of the York community;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the York Community Council requests that the City Chief Administrative Officer ensure that any plans for relocation of departments in the York Civic Service Centre be forwarded to the members of the York Council for information and the opportunity of providing comment as to implications on service delivery to York residents.

The Community Council also submits the following communication:

(June 10, 1998) from Councillor Frances Nunziata to the Chief Administrative Officer requesting a list of departments where relocation from the York Civic Service Centre is impending or being contemplated and that members of the York Community Council should be provided with an opportunity to provide input on the implications of these relocations on service to their constituents.

Ms. Marjorie Sutton, on behalf of the York Federation of Ratepayers, appeared before the Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter.

(h)Permit Parking on Kitchener Avenue between Gilbert Avenue

and Caledonia Road - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the City Clerk to conduct a poll of the residents on Kitchener Avenue between Gilbert Avenue and Caledonia, to determine interest in on-street permit parking.

The Community Council submits the following report:

(May 26, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services advising that a survey revealed a total of eight (8) curbside parking spaces on the north side of Kitchener Avenue between Gilbert Avenue and Caledonia Road, and recommending that on-street permit parking be implemented, subject to the results of a poll indicating that the majority of residents are in favour.

(i)Request for Outdoor Eating Area - Nova Era Bakery,

488-490 Rogers Road - Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having approved the recommendations in the following report; and having requested the York Commissioner of Operations Services to report to the July 22, 1998 meeting of the Community Council, on the parking requirements for this type of application:

(May 29, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, advising that the owner of Nova Era Bakery is requesting permission to establish an outdoor eating area adjoining the premises at 488-490 Rogers Road, within the Watt Avenue road allowance; and recommending that:

(1)the City Clerk give public notice of the application by Nova Era Bakery, for an outdoor eating area within the Watt Avenue road allowance;

(2)the notice invite the public to comment on this application at a York Community Council meeting; and

(3)after hearing public comments, that the Community Council decide whether to grant the permit.

(j)Request for Alternate Side Parking on Blandford Street,

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(June 5, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, advising that a survey revealed a total of sixteen (16) and six (6) curbside parking spaces available on the east and west sides of Blandford Street between Rogers Road and Hanson Road, respectively; that alternate side parking is not practical due to the disproportionate number of legal curbside parking spaces on the east versus the west side; that at the present time the total complement of parking permits have been issued; and recommending that alternate side parking not be implemented.

(k)Development Applications Received -

Wards 27 & 28, York-Humber and York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(June 9, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services advising that applications have been received from the following:

B.G. Schickendanz Central Inc.Lands on the west side of Weston Road betwen Dora (2) applicationsSpencer Road and Buttonwood Avenue.

Landcrest Development

Management Inc.50 and 100 Bronoco Avenue and 366 Rogers Road.

 P. Cheug400 Rockcliffe Boulevard.

(l)Bedford Green Estates/Heath Park, 1515 Bathurst Street

and 480 St. Clair Avenue West, Ontario Municipal Board Order,

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(May 26, 1998) from the OMB regarding the issuance of Decision/Order No. 1271, and allowing appeals toYork By-law No. 2366-91, and toToronto Zoning By-law No. 438-86, to rezone lands municipally known as 1467 Bathurst Street, 1515 Bathurst Street and 480 St. Clair Avenue West, to permit a residential-commercial project known as Heath Park; forwarding copy of by-law to be amended in manner set out; and authorizing the City Clerk to assign a number to the zoning by-law for record keeping purposes.

(m)Go Transit - Proposed Station at Black Creek Drive

and Eglinton Avenue West - Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having received the following communication:

(May 20, 1998) from the Chairman, Go Transit, advising that the proposed station at Black Creek Drive/Eglinton Avenue West, will be reviewed in conjunction with GO Transit's future capital projects, which must be approved by the Board.

(o)Request for Early Recess - York Community Council

Meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 1998.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following request to recess for lunch at 11:30 a.m.:

(June 12, 1998) from Councillor Nunziata requesting that the Community Council meeting recess at 11:30 a.m. rather than the scheduled 12:30 p.m., to officiate the George Syme Seniors Centre fourth bi-annual Duck Race at Scarlett Mills Park, which starts at 11:30 a.m.

(p)Preliminary Report on Rezoning Application for

3 Strathearn Road - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(June 15, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services, advising that the applicant is proposing to sever the lot into two parcels, both with frontage on Strathearn Road; that this proposal has generated concerns within the surrounding community; that the proposed preservation area study affects more than the subject property; and recommending that staff be directed to hold a community information meeting and prepare a final report with recommendations.

(q)Special Evening Meeting of the York Community Council

regarding Toronto's Bid to Host the 2008 Olympics.

The York Community Council reports having approved a Special Meeting of the Community Council to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, for a presentation by Mr. David Crombie and to hear comments or concerns from the public regarding the City of Toronto's bid to host the 2008 Olympics.

(r)All-Way Stop Control at Glenholme Avenue and Earlsdale Avenue,

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having received the following report:

(May 8, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Operations Services, advising that a study revealed that the above intersection did not meet the warrants for an all-way stop control, and recommending that it not be implemented.

 Reference Clause No. 8(k) in Report No. 6 which was approved by the York Community Council on May 27, 1998, and referred back by Council on June 3, 4 and 5, 1998.

(s)Request for All-Way Stop Control at Glenholme Avenue

and Earnscliffe Avenue - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, to direct the York Commissioner of Operations Services, to report next day on the installation of an all-way stop control at Glenholme Avenue and Earnscliffe Avenue.

(t)Poll Results - Lambton Avenue between Cliff Street and Arnold Avenue;

(1)To Reverse On-Street Permit Parking from the North to the South Side; and

(2)To Implement Alternate Side Parking

Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its July 22, 1998 meeting:

(June 23, 1998) from the City Clerk, providing the results of polls conducted on Lambton Avenue between Cliff Street and Arnold Avenue, regarding proposals to reverse the on-street permit parking from the north to the south side, and to implement alternate side parking.

(u)Zoning By-law Amendment for Temporary Use at 180 Church Street,

Ward 27, York-Humber.

The York Community Council reports having approved the following report:

(June 24, 1998) from the York Commissioner of Development Services advising of an application by Humber River Regional Hospital for a temporary use zoning by-law to allow a daycare at 180 Church Street for a maximum of three years; and recommending that:

(1)the City Clerk arrange for a Public Meeting under the Planning Act to be held on July 22, 1998; and

(2)staff prepare a final report with recommendations and a draft By-law for consideration at the above meeting.

(v)Poll Results - Proposal for On-Street Permit Parking on

Winona Drive between Vaughan Road and Eglinton Avenue West

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its July 22, 1998 meeting, when both Councillors can be present:

(May 7, 1998) from the City Clerk, providing the results of a poll which was conducted to determine interest in implementing on-street permit parking on Winona Drive between Vaughan Road and Eglinton Avenue West.

(w)Request for Change in the Status of the Laneway

between 673 and 693 Vaughan Road - Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its July 22, 1998 meeting, when both Councillors can be present:

(May 21, 1998) from Councillor J. Mihevc requesting that staff report on the City of Toronto purchasing the private laneway at the rear of the properties between 673 and 693 Vaughan Road.

(x)Poll Results - Implementation of On-Street Permit Parking on

Miranda Avenue between Eglinton Avenue West and Bowie Avenue,

Ward 28, York-Eglinton.

The York Community Council reports having deferred consideration of the following report to its July 22, 1998 meeting, when both Councillors can be present:

(May 29, 1998) from the City Clerk, providing the results of a poll which was conducted to determine interest in implementing on-street permit parking on Miranda Avenue between Eglinton Avenue West and Bowie Avenue.

(y)Staff Appreciation

The York Community Council reports having authorized the amount of $1,500.00 to be charged to the corporate account to cover the cost of refreshments for an event to be held on Friday, June 26, 1998, in appreciation of the City's employees.

Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR B. SAUNDERCOOK

Chair

 Toronto, June 24, 1998

Ron Maurice, Interim Contact

Tel: 394-2515